Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
RPG, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
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About Tristan Jurkovich

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but he’s particularly fond of RPGs and portable consoles. Aside from writing, Tristan also produces a plethora of videos on his YouTube Channel, ReActionExaminer. Check it out!

Industry Focus

Indie Games specifically in the roguelike, RPG, and Metroidvania genres. Also, for AAA franchises, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.

Favorite Games

Too many to count but Final Fantasy 7, Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario RPG, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Rogue Legacy, and Moonlighter should paint a pretty solid picture.

Favorite Anime

Like games, there are too many to count but Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, Kill la Kill, Case Closed, Gundam Wing, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are all great examples.

Latest

Snake and Otacon in Metal Gear Solid-1
Memories Only PS1 Kids Have

For anyone who grew up with the PS1 as their home console, they more than likely share these formative gaming memories with others from that era. 

Asura in Asura’s Wrath
Best Games That Let You Kill Gods

Forget killing zombies or low-level grunts, these games challenge you to take the ultimate test and face down the gods themselves.

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Ramuh in Final Fantasy 16
Best Final Fantasy Games For Feeling Like A God

Final Fantasy is a god-tier RPG series with an astonishing pedigree, but do these games make players feel like a god when they're playing?

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Atsu in Ghost of Yotei
Things That Could Ruin Ghost Of Yotei (But Sucker Punch Can Avoid)

Tranquil waters will help Sucker Punch release another hit, but causing any of these ripples could cause Ghost of Yotei to sink.

Goku in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
Best PS5 Games For Feeling Like A God
PS5

Are there games beyond Kratos’ reach on the PS5 that would make even him quiver? These titles that make the player god-like hit pretty close.

Verso in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Will Stand The Test Of Time

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is no less than a masterpiece. Here's why the game will be relevant and fresh for years to come.

Cal in Grand Theft Auto 6
Things That Could Ruin GTA 6 (But Rockstar Can Avoid)

Rockstar can let GTA 6 bake in the sun as long as they want, so long as they use enough suntan lotion and avoid these sunburn-like mistakes. 

Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 5 Groudn Zeroes
Best Konami Game On Every PlayStation Console

Konami put its stamp on some PlayStation consoles in a big way, while for others, the publisher left less of a mark on their history.

Standing in a snowy village in Octopath Traveler 0
Confirmed Details About Octopath Traveler 0

What can you expect from this latest Octopath prequel?

Riding Rambi in Donkey Kong Bananza
Why Donkey Kong Bananza Will Stand The Test Of Time

Unlike bananas, Donkey Kong Bananza will remain fresh for years to come, all thanks to these qualities.

Hoops with gear in Grounded 2
6 Things That Make No Sense About Grounded 2

A plot involving shrinking kids is hard to buy, but so are these other baffling gameplay mechanics in Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2.

Hoops exploring a cave in Grounded 2
7 Improvements Grounded 2 Needs Sooner Rather Than Later

Whether it takes a day, week, or more, fans want these updates on the double to make Grounded 2 the best that it can be.

Hoops in Grounded 2
7 Things Grounded 2 Does Better Than The First Game

Grounded 2 is a true sequel, preserving everything that made the first game a hit while improving on it in a number of key areas.

Celebrimbor inMiddle-earth Shadow of Mordor
7 Best Discontinued Open-World Game Series That Deserve A Comeback, Ranked

Will players ever be able to roam these open-world games again? Here's which game series desperately deserve to make an epic return.

Superman in Injustice Gods Among Us
7 Best Games For Feeling Like Superman, Ranked

You don’t need tights and a cape to feel like Superman all the time.

Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z
7 Anime Every 90s Kid Watched

For any millennial kids who grew up in the 1990s, these iconic anime series were likely must-watch television every night.

Morrigan in Dragon Age Origins
5 Game Franchises That Changed Genres And Got Way Better

Through small or big genre changes, these major video game franchises emerged better and stronger from their transition.

Gav in Final Fantasy 16
8 Best JRPGs To Try If You Hate Anime

If you're curious about JRPGs but can't get into the aesthetic of anime, these are the best games to check out.

Edea in Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
The Best RPG From Every Year Of The 3DS's Life
3DS

Between 2011 and 2019, the Nintendo 3DS had a virtual stranglehold on the portable gaming market and brought some excellent RPGs into its library.

Edward in Operation Darkness
8 Best Tactical RPGs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
RPG

Even hardcore tactical RPG fans may find themselves perplexed by these games.